How to pronounce defectors
Say it like dih-FEK-terz. Defectors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- dih
- FEK
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Defectors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of defectors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-FEK-tuz.
What does defectors mean?
- plural of defector How to pronounce defector
Questions about saying defectors
How do you pronounce defectors?
Say dih-FEK-terz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfɛktɚz/. In British English it is /dɪˈfɛktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in defectors?
Defectors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: dih · FEK · terz.
Is defectors pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈfɛktəz/ (dih-FEK-tuz).